Native American / First Nations, Northwestern United States, Alaska, or Canada, Inuit culture, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A collection of miniature hand carved walrus tusk ivory whale figurines. Three are signed by artists, The smaller whale is signed "Silook," the pearly white whale resting horizontally is signed "James Uglowook", and the whale with a vertical tail is signed "C.S." Size: 3" L x 0.75" W x 1" H (7.6 cm x 1.9 cm x 2.5 cm)

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Provenance: private Litchfield, Ohio, USA collection

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A few minor surface nicks, but all are intact. Natural black striations and brown patina. Three are signed on the base.